Bed & Breakfasts in Cartago

Evan USA

Our previous trips to CR were bus tours covering several "hot" birding spots. Moving daily, bouncing down bumpy roads covered a lots of ground but was schedule driven and hard on the joints. We were looking for a place in the middle of bird country to call home for a couple of weeks. Arte de Plumas is in a beautiful, misty, mountain valley near the town of La Suiza, 3 hours SE of SJO . The open dining hall and spacious deck look north down the valley. The weather was cool with light breezes. The skies alternated from clouds to sun, hourly, as mist rolled over the tops of the mountains. The lodge has beautiful architecture, bright, exceptionally clean, spacious rooms acoustically tuned to the rainforest sounds, no howler monkeys, great water (and coffee), and private baths with good plumbing. Every morning something new was sitting along the stairwell window sill (praying mantis, stick bug, elephant beetle, katydids, giant toads....) The pretty river running along the front of the property changes character daily. Lots of wildlife, tons of birds, amazing, friendly, accommodating kitchen with local produce and dishes. The manager is a bird guru who will talk about local species and photo ops as long as you want. The 28 acre park, in its second year of operation, is a diamond in the rough. On drizzly days you can sit on the sundeck, sip coffee and shoot humming birds and Oropendola. For the adventurer, there are several kilometers of newly constructed trails up the mountain and along the river as well as treks up and down the rocky farm road leading into the property. About half a kilometer past the end of the pavement, Arte de Plumas Birding Lodge is perfect base for day trips to destinations in the Turrialba area.

Nidy USA

It was very beautiful, clean, had a lot of different seating areas/areas to hang out.

Jay USA

Beautiful craftsmanship, interesting design and a great location. We had a queen suite, very comfortable and a great view. The staff and owner were extremely nice.

Sebastián Costa Rica

Beautiful place and stunning nature. Kind and helpful staff.

Fabio Costa Rica

The birding and the weather. I really enjoy that they have done an amazing job for getting plants with flowers that attract many species of birds. The property is tidy and clean and well distributed, with some beautiful trail on the reserve for birdwatching. Very cosy fire place that warms up all the living room and also the wood oven is amazing for cooking and Jesenia and Alvaro prepare you a delicious home made pizza with a glass of wine! Just perfect for a cold evening up the cloud forest.

Sarah USA

Gorgeous location, friendly staff, beautiful views throughout the room, delicious breakfasts.